MarthaRayDeen's Sloppy Does (Venison Joes)

I recently visited family in Kansas who own Prairie Wind Hunting Club, and we came home with a cooler full of venison and buffalo. I wanted to create something with the ground venison that would please everyone in my family (even those that "don't like game"). This recipe CAN be made with ground beef, but I prefer the lean venison, and this has hardly any fat, so it is also a healthy choice for a quick dinner.

Melt the butter/oil over medium heat, then add the venison and cook JUST until browned. Add the next six ingredients and cook just until the veggies get softened, stirring often.

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Add the wine, and with the lid off, let most of the liquid get absorbed.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, adding extra water if needed and stirring occasionally.

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Remove lid and let the mixture thicken up a little while it cools to serving temperature.